Israeli newspapers reported anonymous sources in the IDF General Staff saying that ground operation in Gaza is not feasible because of the impending summer war with Syria. Israel carried 1948, 1967, and 1973 wars on several fronts. Minor ground operation in Gaza cannot constrain a significant portion of the IDF’s resources.
Olmert’s government disseminates misinformation through the IDF in order to convince Israeli public against the much-desired invasion of Gaza.






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